Introducing Our New Art Instructor

We are excited to announce our new art instructor for the Art of Wine classes, Xochitl Flores. Xochitl will become the instructor beginning with the April class. Xochitl, pronounced “Soh-Chee”, has been an asset to the Heart of the Desert team since 2013. She has always enjoyed painting and has taken several Art of Wine classes. She is currently working on a degree in Fine Arts and is looking forward to teaching and sharing her creative pieces with the Heart of the Desert, “Art of Wine” classes.

The Art of Wine classes are an art class where you are led step-by-step by an instructor to paint a specific image with acrylics on canvas. Classes include a glass of your favorite Heart of the Desert wine. All materials to create your masterpiece are included.

It’s Time To Prune

It’s time to prune the grapevines! Pruning is a critical component of the grape production system, because restricting the vine’s growth insures a higher quality grape. We use spur pruning which leaves a short cane with a maximum number of buds. Selecting the optimal number of growth points for each vine is important. The weight of the crop is supported by the wires on which the cordons are tied. High quality wines are produced from wine grapes that are in balance. Pruning starts the process.

White Zinfandel On Sale

Heart of the Desert White Zinfandel was the winner of a Silver Medal at the 2016 New Mexico State Fair. This flowery, moderately sweet wine is sure to be a crowd pleaser. The nose hints at strawberries and rose petals. The crisp white peach and melon flavors will tickle your taste buds. Our white zinfandel is an approachable easy drinking wine. Pair with light, fresh meals or your favorite cheese. It’s even an excellent pair with Salmon! For the month of April, White Zinfandel is .00 off per bottle. Purchase your bottle for only .99 in-store and online, April 1 – 30. Use code WZ417 for online purchases.

Wine Showcase: Corazon Gitano

Gypsies throughout the world have a zest for life; their freedom, their passion, racing through their veins with every heartbeat. Each of us has a little Gypsy in us. This vintner select, robust, dry red, provides the bold, rich flavors inspiring the romantic in each of us. It’s a blend of Mourvedre, Syrah, Petite Syrah, Merlot, Ruby Cabernet and Cabernet. Just excellent at $17.99 per bottle. To live each day, with the Heart of a Gypsy – Corazón Gitano.